core

### Auto Line Construction

The list below indicates the type of line that the software constructs when you select certain input features along with the Auto option. The order of the selected features is not important. If you select an incorrect input feature or features, PC-DMIS displays an error message and does not automatically construct the indicated feature type.

To allow PC-DMIS to automatically determine the best method of construction:

1. Access the Construct Line dialog box (Insert | Feature | Constructed | Line).

2. Select the Auto option from the list of options.

3. Select the desired feature or features based on the table below.

4. Click the Create button.

Input Feature List

Input Feature(s) | Constructs
Three or more features = | Best Fit Line
Any one feature (except line/set) = | Cast Line
Any one set = | Best Fit Line
Any two features + offset value = | Offset Line
Circle + Circle = | Best Fit Line
Circle + Ellipse = | Best Fit Line
Circle + Point | Best Fit Line
Circle + Set = | Best Fit Line
Circle + Slot = | Best Fit Line
Circle + Sphere = | Best Fit Line
Cone + Circle = | Parallel to Line
Cone + Cone = | Mid Line
Cone + Cylinder = | Mid Line
Cone + Ellipse | Parallel to line
Cone + Point = | Parallel to Line
Cone + Set = | Parallel to Line
Cone + Sphere = | Parallel to Line
Cylinder + Circle = | Parallel to Line
Cylinder + Cylinder = | Mid Line
Cylinder + Ellipse = | Parallel to Line
Cylinder + Point = | Parallel to Line
Cylinder + Set = | Parallel to Line
Cylinder + Sphere = | Parallel to Line
Ellipse + Ellipse = | Best Fit Line
Ellipse + Set = | Best Fit Line
Ellipse + Sphere = | Best Fit Line
Line = | Reverse Line
Line + Circle = | Parallel to Line
Line + Cone = | Mid Line
Line + Cylinder = | Mid Line
Line + Ellipse = | Parallel to Line
Line + Line = | Mid Line
Line + Point = | Parallel to Line
Line + Set = | Parallel to Line
Line + Slot = | Mid Line
Line + Sphere = | Parallel to Line
Point + Ellipse = | Best Fit Line
Point + Point = | Best Fit Line
Point + Sphere = | Best Fit Line
Point + Slot = | Best Fit Line
Point + Set = | Best Fit Line
Plane + any feature (except plane) = | Project Line
Plane + Plane = | Intersect Line
Slot + Cone = | Mid Line
Slot + Cylinder = | Mid Line
Slot + Ellipse | Parallel to Line
Slot + Slot = | Best Fit Line